Man, I'm convinced that Spier doesn't make bad wine - at least not under the vintage collection. While the Pinotage has long been a favorite sub-$20 bottle of mine, I've never tried the Shiraz.. but I must say, I am pleasantly surprised.
Definite tobacco, cedar, and charcoal on the nose. Lovely red fruit, vanillin, textured mouthfeel, with loads of pepper and spice on the finish. I usually don't care for Shiraz, but this one is more restrained than Aussie Shiraz, which may be why I like it so much. Balanced, finesseful, but with enough density and character to turn a few heads. Very nice effort.
Man, I'm convinced that Spier doesn't make bad wine - at least not under the vintage collection. While the Pinotage has long been a favorite sub-$20 bottle of mine, I've never tried the Shiraz.. but I must say, I am pleasantly surprised.
Definite tobacco, cedar, and charcoal on the nose. Lovely red fruit, vanillin, textured mouthfeel, with loads of pepper and spice on the finish. I usually don't care for Shiraz, but this one is more restrained than Aussie Shiraz, which may be why I like it so much. Balanced, finesseful, but with enough density and character to turn a few heads. Very nice effort.
Apr 1st, 2017
Yet to find a Spier wine I am not impressed with. This has a great nose. Full of body and texture. Tobacco, charcoal, very earthy.
Yet to find a Spier wine I am not impressed with. This has a great nose. Full of body and texture. Tobacco, charcoal, very earthy.
Mar 11th, 2019
Peppery, lots of tannins, lighter bodied
Peppery, lots of tannins, lighter bodied
Jul 22nd, 2017
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
